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I came across this 12 page booklet today, displayed on the Urban Dharma website and called "No Hinayana in Buddhism" by Chan Khoon San and Kare A. Lie



Preface

"For centuries, the reputation of the Conservative Buddhist schools had been stigmatized by the term “Hinayana”, used indiscriminately to label them. The Pali/Sanskrit word “Hinayana”means “low, undesirable, or despicable vehicle”. It is a contemptuous term coined by early Mahayanists to label all the early Conservative schools that did not subscribe to the Mahayana doctrine.

There is no Hinayana in Buddhism. There never was. Hinayana is a false derogatory term!
Today the law considers it as defamatory. Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, are strongly
advised to stop using it to describe any Buddhist school, whether existing or extinct. There is no legal or moral justification in using this libellous term anymore!

Gentle speech and courtesy are two Dhammas taught by Lord Buddha that lead to welfare and happiness. When gentle speech and courtesy are practised among the Buddhists, there is goodwill; then harmony and unity will prevail, irrespective of the school or vehicle they follow."


http://www.urbandharma.org/pdf/NoHinayana.pdf

Comments relating to the content of the booklet are welcome.